CHILLED CORN AND BUTTERMILK SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Corn     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large ears fresh corn, husked
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots (about 3 large)
2 tablespoons coarsely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 cup buttermilk
Additional buttermilk
Chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cut corn kernels off cobs; transfer kernels to large bowl. Scrape cobs over bowl with knife to remove any remaining bits of corn and milky liquid. Break cobs in half crosswise and reserve.
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots, ginger, and garlic; sauté until shallots begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add corn and any accumulated liquid in bowl. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add cobs and broth. Bring soup to boil; reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer until corn is very tender, about 30 minutes. Discard cobs.
  • Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Transfer to large bowl. Stir 1 cup buttermilk into soup. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
  • Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Divide soup among 8 bowls. Drizzle with additional buttermilk, sprinkle with chives, and serve.

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